Valmond bowed.
"Isn't it time this burlesque was ended ?" continued the challenger, waving a hand towards the encampment.
"My presence here is my reply," answered Valmond.

"But how does it concern monsieur ?" "All that concerns Pontiac concerns me." "And me; I am as good a citizen as you." "You are troubling our people.

This is illegal--this bearing arms, these purposes of yours.

It is mere filibustering, and you are an--" Valmond waved his hand, as if to stop the word.

"I am Valmond Napoleon, monsieur." "If you do not promise to forego this, I will arrest you," said De la Riviere sharply.
"You ?" Valmond smiled ironically.
"I am a justice of the peace.